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CLASS:PUBLIC
CATEGORIES:FELLOWSHIPS
CREATED:20120205T090000Z
DTSTAMP:20120205T090000Z
SUMMARY:Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland Research Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:This postdoctoral fellowship is given for independent research on the 
 causes and effects of the ageing process\, including the medical\, 
 psychological\, sociological and economic consequences of old age\, with 
 the purpose of improving the quality of life.  The fellowships may be held 
 at any higher education institution in Scotland.   Once appointed\, 
 research fellows will be expected to devote their full time to research.  
 Applicants must possess a doctorate\, or equivalent higher education 
 qualification\, and should have two to six years relevant postdoctoral 
 academic research experience at the time of the application closing date. 
 Career breaks such as maternity leave\, national service and voluntary 
 service overseas can be discounted.  Applicants must show that they have an 
 outstanding capacity for innovative research with a strong publication 
 record relevant to their proposed field of study.   Preference will be 
 given to those not holding a permanent position in an academic or research 
 institution.  The fellowship is tenable for a period of up to three years. 
 The annual stipend for the RSE/Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland Research 
 Fellowship will be within the scales for research staff in higher education 
 institutions\, spinal points 23-37\, approximately £21\,500 to £32\,500. 
 Corresponding scales apply to a fellowship held in either a research 
 institute or industrial laboratory. Normal annual increments and 
 superannuation benefits will apply and stipends will be adjusted from time 
 to time to take account of nationally agreed pay settlements. The salary 
 placement will be according to age\, qualifications\, and experience plus 
 two increments.   Financial support towards expenses involved in carrying 
 out the research is available\, including support for travel and attendance 
 at approved meetings and the cost of minor equipment. The successful 
 applicant is given an allowance of up to £5\,500 for travel and 
 subsistence each year. In addition\, the successful applicant may request 
 funding towards the cost of equipment and consumables\, up to a maximum of 
 £2\,500 per annum.
DUE:20100305T170000
STATUS:CONFIRMED
URL:http://www.feast.org/opportunities/1444
CONTACT;ALTREP="http://www.ma.hw.ac.uk/RSE/research_fellowships/lloydstsb.htm":Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland Research Fellowship
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